2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI 2.1L Diesel · YK71 FBX

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a pass in February 2026 at 87,892 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a period of reactive neglect evidenced by a significant failure just one month prior. While the most recent test indicates no immediate defects, the failure in January 2026 at 87,890 miles reveals that critical safety and wear components were only addressed after they reached legal failure limits, rather than through a preventative service schedule. The mileage accumulation is high for a four-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 22,000 miles per year. Between the January 2025 test at 67,091 miles and the January 2026 failure at 87,890 miles, the vehicle covered 20,799 miles. This rapid usage suggests consistent heavy commercial application or motorway operation, which naturally accelerates the wear rate on suspension components and braking systems. The short interval between the failure and the subsequent pass indicates the owner performed a comprehensive sweep of necessary repairs to bring the van back into compliance immediately upon failing. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension assembly to ensure the repairs made after the January 2026 failure were thorough. The tester previously flagged both nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joints as excessively worn, which suggests widespread wear across the front end geometry. You should also verify the front brake discs, which were noted as worn and pitted during that same inspection. Given the high mileage and the nature of the previous faults, checking for play in the bushings and ensuring even brake pad wear is vital to confirm that the high-usage cycle has not caused secondary mechanical fatigue.